BIOL 310 - Biophysics and Physiological Modeling

Institution:

Benedictine University

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Description:

Students will develop simple models that can be implemented in an Excel spreadsheet and compared with experimental or clinical data when available. Topics covered include drug elimination; distribution of O2, CO2 and glucose; osmosis and homeostasis of erythrocytes; fluid dynamics and blood flow; kinetics of motors, carriers, and RNA; membrane transport and drug delivery; diffusion of neurotransmitters; ion channel permeation and gating; ion channels and the action potential. Intended for Biology and Health Science Majors. (Students cannot earn credit in both BIOL 310 and BIOL/CHEM/PHYS 323).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ben.edu

Phone Number:

(630) 829-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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